Notes for William R. Bittick
William Bittic or Biddic and Elizabeth Ann Shoultz; married on 30 March 1851 by Alfred Stewart, JP Merramac Twp. at Jefferson Co., Mo.; filed 2 February 1852. handwritten index William Bittick
Are William Bittick and Francis Marion Bittick related? Francis Marion married Mary Jane Shoults, sister to William's wife, Elizabeth Ann Shoults.
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1850 District No. 42, Jefferson Co, Missouri, 26 August 1850, p426b:
#301/301 Christopher Shoultz 41 m w farmer Mo
Elizabeth A. 10 f w Mo [md William R. Bittick below]
George W. 16 m w farmer Mo
Mary Jane 10 f w Mo [md Marion Francis Bittick]
Alfred I. 9 m w Mo
Margaret A. 3 f w Mo
302/302 Susan Wease 44 f w $2,000 Mo
David 19 m w farmer Mo
Amelia 17 f w Mo
James 15 m w farmer Mo
Susan 12 f w Mo
Martha 10 f w Mo
Millissa E. 3 f w Mo
Missouri J. 9 f w Mo
William Biddick 19 m w laborer Mo [md Elizabeth A. Shoultz ]
1860 - unable to locate family
1870 Merrimac Township, Hillsboro PO, Jefferson Co, Missouri 26 July 1870, p282b:
#203/203 Bittick William 40 m w farmer $-/300 Mo
Margaret 30 f w keeping house Mo [Elizabeth? age is off, or 2nd wife?]
Meleta 18 f w at home Mo [md Walker B. Rodman]
Nicholas 16 m w works on farm Mo
Henrietta 8 f w at home Mo
Marion 6 m w at home Mo
Lizzie 4 f w at home Mo
Edgar 1 m w at home Mo
1876 State of Missouri Census, Franklin County:
St. Clair Town, T42 R1W [Image 26 & 27]
Line 41: Wm Bittick - 1 white male 21-45 b c1831-55
Line 1: Edgar Bittick - 1 white male -10 b bef 1866
no livestock or produce
T42 R1W [Image 30]
Line 26: Elizabeth Bittick - 1 white female 21-45 b c1831-55
Line 27: Henrette Bittick - 1 white female -10 b bef 1866
Line 28: E.B. Bittick - 1 white female -10 b bef 1866 [Elizabeth]
no livestock or produce
[Why are William and Elizabeth listed on different pages?]
Note: Pacific Town, Boles Township, Franklin Co, Missouri:
T43 R2E [Image 1]
Line 1: W. Biddick
1 white male -10 b bef 1866
1 white male 21-45 b c1831-55
1 white female -10 b bef 1866
1 white female 10-16 b 1860-66
1 white female 21-45 b c1831-55
3 - 6-16 yrs b 1860-70
3 whites who can read and write
[Who is this family?]
1880 Cullen Township, Pulaski Co, Missouri 22 June 1880, ed144, p372c:
#196/201 Bidtick William R. head w m 49 widow farmer Mo Mo Mo - can't read/write
Elizabeth dau w f 13 single keeping house Mo Mo Mo - attended school, can't read/write
Edker son w m 10 single farmer Mo Mo Mo - attended school, can't read/write
Dazie M. dau w f 3 single Mo Mo Mo
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Our Ancestors in Pulaski Co, Missouri by Tom Turpin and Thurman Turpin, Jefferson City, Missouri, APL/SC 977.857 T957. Miller: Abstract of Probate Records, pg 33:
Bitticks, Edward
H. William (father), Lizzie Shultz, Lock, Mary
Adm: A. S. Mayfield
A & L - 253
5 Sep 1895
[courtesy of Dottie Miller]
Edward is enumerated as Edgar in 1870 and Edker on the 1880 Pulaski Co, MO Census. His father, William, is enumerated as William R. on same census.
Sister, Elizabeth, must be Lizzie Shultz - husband unknown. The husband of Lizzie could be John B. Shoultz, brother of Christopher A. who md Henrietta Bittick on 2 March 1879 in Phelps Co, Missouri.
Are Lock and Mary children of Lizzie?
Henrietta is his sister.
William R. is his father.
Who are the parents of Christopher A. and John B. Shoultz?
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Buried: Mayfield Cemetery, Pulaski Co, Missouri.
Located on J Hwy, just off I-44 about 4-5 miles west of J Hwy there is a road with a marker, Mayfield Cemetery, the road is maintained by the National Forest Service but in poor condition - gravel. The Cemetery is located about 5 miles down the gravel road, up and down hills. It is not marked.
Elizabeth A. Bittick
b. 7 Sep 1830
d. 23 [28?] Mar 1880
wife of W.R. Bittick
William's grave is there without any dates.
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[see Other Documents, Military Records: William R. Bittick]
William R. Bittick Military Records Timeline
Indexed as William R. Bittick, William Bittick, William Biddick, William R. Biddick
5 Sept 1862, William Bittick joined Boone's Regiment [Item 8]
6 Sept 1862, William Biddick sworn into Boone's Regiment by Col. Boone in Jefferson Co, Missouri [Item 14a]
10 Nov 1862, William Bittick surrendered/captured in Jefferson Co, Missouri [Items 2, 3, 16]; surrendered to Captain Yeager of the E. M. M. [Item 8]
10 Nov 1862, William Bittick received at Gratiot Street Military Prison, St. Louis, Missouri [Items 2, 3]
1 Nov to 16 Nov 1862, William Bittick, Guerilla in Boone's Regiment, appears on a roll of Prisoners of War received and discharged at Gratiot Street Military Prison, St. Louis, Missouri; received 10 Nov, 1862 [Item 2]
16 Nov to 30 Nov 1862, William Bittick, Guerilla in Boone's Regiment, appears on a roll of Prisoners of War received and discharged at Gratiot Street Military Prison, St. Louis, Missouri; received 10 Nov, 1862, discharged 18 Nov 1862 [Item 3]
18 Nov 1862, William Bittick discharged from Gratiot Street Military Prison, St. Louis, Missouri, transferred to Myrtle Street Prison [Item 3]
18 Nov 1862, William Bittick received at Myrtle Street Prison, St. Louis, Missouri [Item 16]
8 Dec 1862, William R. Bittick of Jefferson Co, Missouri, appeared before a Military Commission Board of Officers. He was charged with being in arms against the U. S. as a Partisan Ranger under Boone, plead guilty, and the Board found him guilty as charged. Board recommended that he be held until 1 Mar 1863 then released upon oath and bond of $1000. [Items 5, 6]
10 Jan 1863, E. A. Smith/Mrs. Elizabeth Smith [wife of Dr. George A. Smith] wrote a letter to Col. F. A. Dick requesting clemency for and release of William Biddick, Jacob Schults, George W. Schults and George Stoker. All were being held in Myrtle Street Prison. [Items 10a, b, c,] See note below for information regarding E. A. Smith and full text of letter.
16? Jan 1863, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith requested an interview with Col. F. A. Dick, Provost Marshall General. [Item 11]
20 Jan 1863, In a statement made at Myrtle Street Prison, William R. Biddick states that:
He age was 31 years, was born in & lived in Jefferson Co, Missouri [Item 14a]
He gave himself up/was captured by the militia in Jefferson Co, Missouri [Item 14a]
He had been out about two months with Boone, rank was private, sworn into Rebel service about 6 Sept 1862 by Col. Boone in Jefferson Co, Missouri [Item 14a]
When captured, he was first taken to Sulphur Springs, remained there one day, then sent to Gratiot Street Prison, after 8 days was transferred to Myrtle Street Prison [Item 14a]
He never took the oath of allegiance to the United States [Item 14a]
He was "in arms during the rebellion" once, served under Col. Boone, in no battles or skirmishes, etc [Item 14b]
He was not enrolled in the E. M. M., "went with Boone to escape the enrolment", & was not a southern sympathizer [Item 14b]
He had no slaves; his occupation was farmer; he had a wife and three children [Item 14c]
He was persuaded to join Boone by James Kidd & Jesse Kidd [Item 14c]
His relatives in the rebellion were two brothers-in-law who went with Boone & were now in Myrtle Street Prison. [Item 14c]
20 Jan 1863, based on his statement and representations of his neighbor, Mrs. Smith, it was recommended that William be released on oath and bond of $1000. [Item 14c]
3 Feb 1863 William R. Biddick release on oath and bond of $1000 and to enroll [Item 15 & Item 16]
1 Feb to 15 Feb 1863, William Bittick, Guerilla Boones Regiment, appears on a roll of Prisoners of War received & discharged at Myrtle Street Prison, St. Louis, Missouri; received 18 Nov 1862; discharged 3 Feb 1863 on oath & bond [Item 16]
1 Mar 1863, original date that Board of Officers recommended William R. Bittick be released [Items 4, 6]
Additional information:
William Bittick lived in Merrimac Township, Jefferson Co, Missouri [Item 8]
William Biddick employed for a long time as a laborer on the farm of Dr. George A. Smith. He had large family entirely dependent upon his support, a wife "about to be confined", and three small children. [Item 10a]
William Biddick, Jacob Schults, George Stoker were on their way to Franklin to surrender to U. S. authorities at the house of Thomas Whitworth. [Item 10b]
William Biddick was a brother-in-law to Jacob & George W. Schults. [Item 10c]
Note:
1860 Merrimac Township, High Ridge PO, Jefferson Co, Missouri 28 June 1860, p606:
#461/428 Geo. A. Smith 45 m Physician $9,000/3,100 Portugal
*Elizabeth A. Smith 30 f Pa
Margaret 21 f La?
Alonzo 3 m Mo
*I believe this is E. A. Smith/Mrs. Elizabeth Smith in the above letter. --MBG
E. A. Smith/Mrs. Smith also wrote a letter to Col Dick regarding Thomas Simon? Bittick.
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[see Other Documents, Military Records: William R. Bittick, Items 10a, b, c]
St. Louis Mo Jany 10th 1863
Col F A Dick
I desire to state to you facts in regard to William Biddick, Jacob _[?] Schults. George W Schults and George Stoker--who have been tried and found guilty of being in arms against the Goverment (sic) and are now in Myrtle Street Prison--in order if possible to obtain their release on some terms
William Biddick has heretofore been a good honest industrious man. He was employed for a long time as a laborer on my Husbands farm. He has a large family entirely dependent upon him for support--He has three small children His[The?] Wife is now about to be confined--His family is in a helpless _____ condition and Suffering for want of his care
The Schults are men with large families _ poor men and have always heretofore been honest and industrious--Their families are entirely destitude (sic)
George Stoker is a young man and the only support of an infirm widowed Mother with several helpless children
I am convinced these all were frightened and persuaded away and I feel quite certain if released hereafter they will conduct themselves as loyal citizens--They came back all voluntary with the exception of George Schults and when arrested were on their way to Franklin to deliver themselves up to the U S authorites (sic) at the house of Thomas Whitworth an undoubted[?] Union man and who is willing to come and testify to this
The families of these men plead earnestly for clemency and I trust you will exercise it if considered with public duty and espicially (sic) does the case of Wm Biddick seems to justify his release
These men are willing to take the proscribed oath enroll in the Militia and I think are honest and Sincere in their promise to remain loyal citizens
They are simple minded men and easily led away but I feel no doubt from my personal knoledge (sic) of their previous lives that they will remain true to their promise
Can you not find it consistent with public duty to release these men or at least Biddick who is a Brother in law of the Schults and can have some care of their families
Respectfully
E A Smith
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[See Other Documents, Military Records: Bittick-Civil War Prisoners, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, Missouri]
Ancestry.com database: Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865, Confederate
Roll of Prisoners of War at Myrtle St. Prison, St. Louis, Missouri
November 24, 1862
Line 4: Marion Bittick
Rank: Geur.
Regiment: Boones Co, Mo
Where Captured: Jefferson Co, Mo
No. of Order: Capt. Bukle[?]
Date of Amnesty: Nov 10, 1862
Date of Receipt: Nov 11, 1862
Remarks: Deceased Dec 4, 1862
Line 5: William Bittick
Rank: Geur.
Regiment: Boones Co, Mo
Where Captured: Jefferson Co, Mo
No. of Order: Capt. Bukle[?]
Date of Amnesty: Nov 10, 1862
Date of Receipt: Nov 11, 1862
Remarks: Oath & Bond Feby 3, 1863
Line 6: Thomas Bittick
Rank: Geur.
Regiment: Boones Co, Mo
Where Captured: Jefferson Co, Mo
No. of Order: Capt. Bukle[?]
Date of Amnesty: Nov 10, 1862
Date of Receipt: Nov 11, 1862
Remarks: Released on Oath & Bond Dec 22, 1862
[John, Marion, William & Thomas Bittick listed together on Prisoner Roll. John Bittick, captured in Jeff Co MO 22 Aug 1862 is John Sylvester Bittick who married Editha Davis. He applied for a wavier rather than serve. Marion was Marion Francis Bittick c1836, son of Simeon Bittick & Catherine Null. William Bittick might be William R. – I can’t find another William who fits. Except for in 1860 there seems to be 2 listings for Wm or Wm H. in Jeff Co who are both single but their ages are off about 5 yrs. This new William might be a son of Simeon and Catherine – he was born c1840-41 but I can’t find him in 1850. Thomas Bittick – I’m pretty sure he married Martha Stokes. He’s suppose to be born c1837, but I can’t find him in 1850 unless he had another name.--Mary Bittick Gallano]
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[See Other Documents, Military Records: Bittick-Civil War Prisoners, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, Missouri]
Ancestry.com database: Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865, Confederate
Roll of Prisoners of War at Gratiot St. Prison, St. Louis, Mo
Recd Nov 1st to Nov 16th 1862
Name: John Bittick
Rank:Citizen
Regiment: Jefferson Co, Mo
Where Captured: Jefferson Co, Mo
When Captured: Aug 22, 1862
Remarks: Promise to Enroll in EMM Dec 6, 1862
Name: Wm H. Bittick
Rank:Citizen
Regiment: St. Louis Co, Mo
Where Captured: St. Louis Co, Mo
When Captured: Aug 15, 1862
Remarks: Died Nov 26, 1862
Name: Marion Bittick
Rank:Guer
Regiment: Boones
Where Captured: Jefferson Co, Mo
When Captured: Nov 10, 1862
Remarks: Myrtle St. Prison, Nov 18, 1862
Name: Wm Bittick
Rank:Guer
Regiment: Boones
Where Captured: Jefferson Co, Mo
When Captured: Nov 10, 1862
Remarks: Myrtle St. Prison, Nov 18, 1862
Name: Thos Bittick
Rank:Guer
Regiment: Boones
Where Captured: Jefferson Co, Mo
When Captured: Nov 10, 1862
Remarks: Myrtle St. Prison, Nov 18, 1862
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